Kane County holds on to beat Timber Rattlers

GRAND CHUTE - Matt Brill struck out Gabriel Garcia with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the Kane County Cougars to a 2-1 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Friday.

Kane County starter Jeff Bain (4-1) picked up the win after he allowed one run and four hits over six innings. He also struck out seven and walked one. Wilfred Salaman (0-1) went 3 1/3 innings, allowing two runs and four hits in the Midwest League game. He also struck out five and walked three.

Wisconsin started the scoring in the second inning. After hitting a single, Gilbert Lara scored on a triple by Tristen Lutz.

The Cougars took the lead for good with two runs in the fourth inning. Joey Rose scored on a wild pitch en route to the one-run lead.